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property at 730 Hill St

$1,065

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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730 Hill St

Forest ParkGA30297
property at 147 Burnside St

$1,101

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$1,101

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$1,101

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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147 Burnside St, Unit 4

147 Burnside St
JonesboroGA30236

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property at 5261 Heather Ln

$1,350

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5261 Heather Ln

AtlantaGA30349
property at 1924 Cornell Way

$1,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1924 Cornell Way

MorrowGA30260

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property at 839 Mimosa Dr

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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839 Mimosa Dr

Forest ParkGA30297
property at 8515 Pineland Dr

$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8515 Pineland Dr

JonesboroGA30238

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Cheapest Available Clayton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton County, GA is a 1 Bed unit found at Blue Sky Landing in the Spring Valley neighborhood priced from $673. Poplar Springs Apartments in the Highgrove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$673
Poplar Springs Apartments1A1BR,1BA$799
Rhythm at RiverdaleSTUDIO RENOVATEDStudio,1BA$875
Waters Edge ApartmentsElite Remodeled 1 Bed - New Cabinets1BR,1BA$895
Vineyard Pointe Apartments11BR,1BA$899
Residences on RiverdaleClassic and Renovated 1 bedrooms on waitlist.1BR,1BA$899
Southlake Cove1 bedroom1BR,1BA$899
Woods on TaraWT-floorplan-Studi1BR,1BA$899
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$900
Oak Ridge Trace I Apartments Located in Morrow, GAA11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA

As of March 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clayton County area is the $1.02 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhome Model at Maplewood Pointe in the starting from $1,528. The second greatest value Clayton County apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Lakeside Townhomes starting at $1,394 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maplewood PointeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Lakeside TownhomesTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.03
PinebrookeB Elite3BR,2BA$1.03
Stratford Arms2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$0.96
Chase Village ApartmentsThe Roommate2BR,2BA$0.99
Centennial RidgeB1f2BR,1BA$0.99
Sheraton House Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.00
AverlyThe Athens1BR,1BA$1.03
Regal Park1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.03
Blue Sky LandingThe Sunrise1BR,1BA$0.85

Frequently Asked Questions about Clayton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Clayton County?

There are currently 236 Apartments for Rent in Clayton County, GA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $3,467. There are also 514 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Clayton County ranging from $544 to $5,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Clayton County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Clayton County ranges from $544 to $5,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,895.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Clayton County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Clayton County range from $889 to $2,958, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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